Foseco India promoters confirm no encumbrance of securities
Promoters of Foseco India Limited declared that neither they nor any persons acting in concert (PAC) have encumbered any securities held in the company for the period ended March 31, 2026. The declaration was submitted in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisitions of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing confirms the status of shareholding by Foseco Overseas Limited, Foseco (UK) Limited, and Vesuvius Holdings Limited.

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Foseco India Limited disclosed that its promoters and persons acting in concert (PAC) have not created any encumbrance on the securities held by them in the company for the period ended March 31, 2026. This declaration was made in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisitions of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The confirmation ensures that the shareholding structure remains free from indirect or direct pledges or charges during the specified timeframe.
The filing identified the promoter entities as Foseco Overseas Limited, Foseco (UK) Limited, and Vesuvius Holdings Limited. All three entities confirmed their status as belonging to the promoter or promoter group. The disclosure was submitted to the stock exchanges on behalf of Vesuvius plc, the parent entity.
Persons Acting in Concert
The document also listed several entities classified as PACs that are not direct shareholders of Foseco India Limited. These include Foseco (Jersey) Limited, Foseco Holding Limited, Foseco Limited, Vesuvius Overseas Limited, and Vesuvius plc. The note clarified that these entities do not possess a Permanent Account Number (PAN) as they do not have a branch office or direct business interest in India.
The following table details the promoter entities and their status:
| Name of the Person and PACs | Belongs to Promoter/ Promoter Group | PAN |
|---|---|---|
| Foseco Overseas Limited | Yes | |
| Foseco (UK) Limited | Yes | |
| Vesuvius Holdings Limited | Yes |
The declaration was signed by Henry Knowles, Company Secretary of Vesuvius plc, on April 7, 2026. The filing serves as a formal compliance update regarding the standing of the company's securities held by its promoters and associated entities.
Historical Stock Returns for Foseco
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.94% | +1.37% | +1.51% | +3.48% | +12.31% | +271.96% |
How will the absence of encumbrances on promoter shares influence investor confidence in Foseco India's stock stability?
Could this clean shareholding structure position Foseco India for potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic investments in the future?
What are the implications of Vesuvius plc maintaining a direct oversight role through the Company Secretary for Foseco India's governance?

































